Protect yourself well while using snow blower

In the ongoing battle against winter, it’s getting harder to be well-armed. The weapon of choice for most people is the snow blower. However, more and more accidents or injuries occurred while using snow blower. No one wants to harm their selves or others while using it. There are some tips as below, which is provided by a brand snow blower manufacture.

Firstly, read the manual and make sure you know the operating procedures before you even start up your snow blower. Never drink alcohol or take any medication that can impair your judgment before you operate a snow blower, or any other machine. Make sure any safety guides, shields or switch guards are in place and never remove them. Check with your manual for any further information on the safety features of your particular model. When operating the snow blower keep hands and feet away from any moving parts and always ensure that children and pets are at a safe distance. This is particularly important for snow blowers as they can take up and propel small objects a long way at a high speed.

Please do not leave the machine running unattended, even for a brief time, always shut off the engine completely. Fill up the gas tank when the engine is cold, never when it is running or hot.

Please do not wear loose clothes as they can easily become tangled in moving parts. Snow blowers vary considerably in the noise they make. Electric snow blowers are quiet but gas powered models can be very noisy. It is a good idea to have a pair of ear protectors for use with your snow blower and other machines, such as lawn tractors.

Please do not use your hands to clear the auger or discharge chute since Snow blowers can easily become fouled by twigs and other debris. Use a broom handle or other stick. If you know heavy snow is predicted, clearing the area of loose material before it is covered by the snow will make snow clearing much easier.

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